In September 1998, the San Antonio office of the EEOC brought this Title VII and ADEA suit against the United Services Investments, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. The complaint alleged that the defendant discriminated against the claimant and others similarly situated by using a system that coded voices based on their perceived race, national origin, and age. The claimant intervened in the EEOC's suit in November 1998. In February 1999, the court granted the defendant's motions to stay the proceedings, and compel the intervening plaintiff to arbitrate her claims; however, the EEOC and the defendant settled the case by entry of a consent decree in July 1999.

The three year consent decree required the defendant to refrain from discrimination and retaliation, post and distribute notice, provide four hours of Title VII and ADEA training for its supervisors/managers, pay the claimants $75,959.26, and send $50,000 to three agencies dedicated to the welfare of African-Americans, Hispanics, and people over 40.

Kevin Wilemon - 08/16/2007


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